How to Vote in the 2026 Midterms: A State-by-State Guide
With early voting already underway across the country, key deadlines for voter registration, mail-in ballots and in-person voting vary significantly by state ahead of Election Day.
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Are Democrats Ditching Mail-in Voting?
A new poll from Pew finds Democrats’ confidence in mail-in voting has plummeted, and fewer plan to vote that way.
Staff Turnover and Missing Funds: A Tumultuous Week at Trump’s White House
The departure of press secretary Katie Zacharia caps a chaotic week for the Trump White House ahead of midterm elections next month.
4 Takeaways From Zacharia’s 5 Days as Press Secretary
A vetting breakdown and an awkward debut marked the exceptionally short tenure of the White House press secretary.
‘He Is a Scumbag’: In Pennsylvania House Race, the GOP Playbook Gets Personal
Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie is banking on voters’ trust and highlighting his opponent’s past to help him keep his seat, but Trump and policy issues still loom large.
GOP’s Byron Donalds Courts Black Voters in Bid to Become Florida’s First Black Governor
Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Byron Donalds seeks Black votes as he eyes becoming the state’s first Black governor.
AI, Tech Leaders Are Lobbying Trump Health Officials in a Government-Run Chat Room
These critical public health conversations have been occurring behind closed doors.
How Hidden Donors and $11.6 Billion in Spending Are Rewriting the Midterm Elections
Projected political ad spending is up from $8.9 billion in 2022 and on pace to rival the 2024 presidential race, with top donors giving more than $100 million.
Cash to Card: The Transformation of American Spending
Changing consumer payment habits raise an array of interesting questions for lawmakers.
A New Poll Shows Party Matters Less to Voters Than Ever
American politics is becoming less about right vs. left, and more about populism vs. elitism.